2016 BBD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3463 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.2493 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2715 WST

2016 BBD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BBD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 1.3463. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 1.2493.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0969 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2973 to the December average rate of 1.2679, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3463 was down 0.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.3476, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,731 WST

2015 Average 6,314 WST

Yearly Trough Low 6,247 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 484.58 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3012

1.2538

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to WST Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.2764, compared to 1.2666 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0098 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2764

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2666

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0751 WST (High: 1.3463 / Low: 1.2712). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0158 WST (High: 1.2714 / Low: 1.2556).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0751

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0158

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0211 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0211

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.2973) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2216), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0757 (+6.20%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.2973

2015 Avg (January) 1.2216

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3463	1.2712	1.2973
February	1.3221	1.2797	1.2905
March	1.2879	1.2534	1.2694
April	1.2777	1.2493	1.2578
May	1.3061	1.2513	1.2756
June	1.2909	1.2528	1.2678
July	1.2905	1.2536	1.2695
August	1.2799	1.2632	1.2695
September	1.2714	1.2556	1.2630
October	1.2738	1.2574	1.2661
November	1.2759	1.2495	1.2636
December	1.2871	1.2612	1.2679